Photo: Djetelina at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bacliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Bacliff trails Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bacliff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bacliff
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bacliff
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Bacliff runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bacliff
44.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Bacliff is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bacliff is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Bacliff’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Bacliff’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bacliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #575 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 23% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bacliff’s median household income is $51,458; among the 6,287 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Bacliff adults…
Bacliff runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Bacliff residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bacliff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Bacliff
1 community health center in Bacliff, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bacliff; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bacliff adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bacliff runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Bacliff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Bacliff and the towns around it
Bacliff’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacliff | D | 39.7% | 15.1% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Texas City | C− | 38.3% | 15% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Kemah | B+ | 32.9% | 11.8% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| League City | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bacliff adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bacliff
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bacliff is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Bacliff’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bacliff | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.5%26.1–32.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.2–22.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%32.2–47.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.2–17 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.6–41.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.9–40 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22–27.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8–10.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.1–25 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.6–21.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.9%29.8–39.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.5–20.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%36.2–46.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.6%21.9–27.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%67.5–75.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.1%40.5–47.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%78.6–82.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.4–76.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.3%46.8–57.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.9%58.6–74.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.1–28.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.7–33.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.3%27.9–32.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.4%20.3–24.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.2%14.5–18 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%14.1–16.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29%26.6–31.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%33.5–42.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.4–21 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.8–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.7–13.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bacliff
Is Bacliff a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bacliff is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #575 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bacliff?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 47.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bacliff?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital in Webster, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Bacliff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bacliff have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.9–27.3%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bacliff more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bacliff.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.